Meaning of the word vilify in English

What does vilify mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

vilify

US /ˈvɪl.ə.faɪ/
UK /ˈvɪl.ə.faɪ/

Verb

1.

to say or write unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to have a bad opinion of them:

Example:
He was vilified by the press as a monster.
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